Whitley Collection, Featuring Chinese Export, Furniture, and Fine Art | October 29, 2024
Tue, Oct 29, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 12
Two Georgian Tortoiseshell and Ivory Inlaid Tea Caddies
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
late 18th/early 19th century, comprising: faceted ovoid example with brass and mother of pearl inlay, brass handle, escutcheon, and monogram plate, hinged lid over void interior, 5 x 5-1/4 x 3-1/4 in.; rectangular form, hinged lid opening to divided lidded interior, brass escutcheon, ivory veneered interior rim and ball feet, 4 x 4-1/2 x 3 in.
Provenance: According to consignor notes, rectangular example purchased from Churchill Galleries, Charlotte, North Carolina 1997 for $779.10; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina
Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
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According to consignor notes, rectangular example purchased from Churchill Galleries, Charlotte, North Carolina 1997 for $779.10; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina
surface dirt, scattered cracks, losses, and some patches to veneers, losses to interior linings; one ball foot detached but present
